On Thu, 26 May 2005 20:26:31 -0400, "Ray"
wrote:

Could be a mixture based upon chunky peat, which mostly comes from Canada
anyway...

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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
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After looking at the list of growing media at
http://www.vex.net/~jyd/TAVS/Docs/orchids.htm and viewing the photos
at http://www.kkorchid.com/1medium_potting.asp I'd have to guess that
you're right and it is some type of peat mix.

So where is the best place to buy some more or can I just use regular
old peat moss? Will any old nursery or do I have to find some orchid
specialist? If so, can anybody recommend one in the Toronto or
Kitchener-Waterloo area? I know there are a some very reputable,
online vendors in the group here, but I still prefer to shop in
person.

Ray, I took a look at the supplies on your site, and I've got a
question for you. The pots that you show look like the regular plant
pots that I'm used to. The clay pot that came with the phal is
different. In addition to the bottom drainage hole, it has four long,
skinny, vertical slats/drainage holes that run half the height of the
pot itself. I guess this lets more air into the roots, and helps in
the drainage -- or am I just deluding myself? It wouldn't be the first
time. g
--Vic